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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Color Association

Ever since a high school friend showed up to class one day
in her cheerful pumpkin colored sweater, the hue makes me happy. If perhaps it does not make my complexion
quite as happy, so be it.

This is, in fact, the second version of this lovely vintage
pattern I have made. The
first was for my Lucy Halloween costume.

For my second, I decided that a few alterations would be
fun. Also, the first time around, I just gathered the skirt pieces because of time constraints, so I wanted to try the darted skirt look.

I ditched the pattern sleeves (well, except for the sleeve
head portion) and added the bottom half of this reproduction.

As I have mentioned, I did not quite have enough of my
pumpkin silk dupioni, so my original idea had to be amended. The oversized collar was out. I also knew I would not have enough for a
self-fabric belt, which I had set my heart on.
And a bit of width was taken from bottom edges of the skirt pieces to
squeeze everything in.

I may have abandoned this project altogether if it were not for the
fact that I had finished covering all of those buttons! Silly, I know, but at least the dress is no longer in pieces.

And I think I actually like this color combo more than I
would have liked a solid pumpkin frock!

I was wearing a petticoat I made myself. One thing to look for it that the gathering begins at the hip line, instead of at the waist - they are so much more flattering! For this particular petticoat, I pushed the excess fabric and netting to the sides, instead of center front and back, which is one of my favorite ways to deal with the extra bulk.

It turned out beautifully. I like the alterations/deletions/additions you made to the original pattern. Unless i am mistaken that original pattern is an "unprinted" one, in which case, you deserve giant kudos!

It is an unprinted pattern! As long as the directions are available, they really are not that much more difficult than the modern ones. And a great vintage pattern is always worth the extra effort, in my opinion!

I actually was not a big fan of pumpkin color until I saw this. It really is a happy color. The fabric is so lustrous I just want to touch it. It seems to have the perfect combination of drape for the sleeves and stiffness for the skirt. Absolutely gorgeous!!! (As usual.)

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Chronicling my adventures in creativity. I adore sewing and knitting, mostly vintage or vintage-inspired patterns. I hope this blog will inspire others to create lovely and lasting garments that speak of a past era and yet remain timeless and elegant.